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1978 Map of Feinstein Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Feinstein Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The rolling prairie of the McPherson and Campbell county border is defined by a complex network of glacial depressions and wetlands. Feinstein Lake and Heupel Lake are central features in a landscape dominated by conservation and land management, including the National Waterfowl Production Area and the North Jackson State Public Shooting Area. These designations reflect the region's importance to the Central Flyway and the prairie pothole ecosystem.

Evidence of rural life and early land use is found at Neudorf Cem, a small burial ground situated near the county line. The presence of several Gravel Pits and scattered wells suggests a reliance on local mineral extraction and groundwater to support the surrounding agricultural community. The map illustrates the sparsely settled nature of the High Plains, where the grid of sections is primarily punctuated by natural water bodies rather than dense towns.